Review by unamilagra -- Man Mission by Eytan Uliel

[unamilagra]

Sounds interesting. I've traveled a bit and the fact that they throw themselves into the local customs sounds like I could learn a bit about each place they traveled. Time jumps are indeed difficult to pull off successfully, but it sounds like the author had no problem with it. Thanks for the review!

Thanks for commenting! Yes, I really enjoyed the travel piece of this book.

[janinewesterweel]

This is an excellent review and has really done justice to what I can already see is going to be an amazing story.

[unamilagra]

This is an excellent review and has really done justice to what I can already see is going to be an amazing story.

Thank you for your kind words! I hope you decide to check it out.

[janinewesterweel]

I am busy with it now and loving it!

[janinewesterweel]

I have a feeling that this book will make me want to travel! I wonder if the descriptions of the scenery and cultures are accurate to the places they visit, and if the author has visited each one? Anyway, this book seems very well done and is one that I would be interested in reading! Thanks for your review.

Actually, I wondered the same thing so I looked up the author. He has a travel blog and it does look like he's been just about everywhere. The only place I have personally been from his book was Fiji, and I think his portrayal of the traditional villages and kava ceremonies were pretty on point, so I trust his descriptions of the other cultures as well. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

I've now finished Man Mission and I can add my little bit about the authenticity of South Africa, being a local. While I found his descriptions accurate, I found that he failed to capture the "real Africa feel" in the Kruger National Park and the unique experience that is the African bush. Maybe my expectations were a bit high though, being a "bushbaby" myself. What I found really interesting was that of the 15 exotic locations they visited, his description of the Otter Trail, along what is known as "The Garden Route" in the Western Cape, was the only one that he described as "paradise".

Tell me, am I the only one who was left wondering if any of these men, for all their philosophical ponderings, came to the conclusion that some of the mess in their relationships began with their selfish insistence of travelling and experiencing the most wonderful places on earth on a "men only" basis, even as they became engaged, got married and left their wives at home, holding the babies?

[unamilagra]

I've now finished Man Mission and I can add my little bit about the authenticity of South Africa, being a local. While I found his descriptions accurate, I found that he failed to capture the "real Africa feel" in the Kruger National Park and the unique experience that is the African bush. Maybe my expectations were a bit high though, being a "bushbaby" myself. What I found really interesting was that of the 15 exotic locations they visited, his description of the Otter Trail, along what is known as "The Garden Route" in the Western Cape, was the only one that he described as "paradise".

Tell me, am I the only one who was left wondering if any of these men, for all their philosophical ponderings, came to the conclusion that some of the mess in their relationships began with their selfish insistence of travelling and experiencing the most wonderful places on earth on a "men only" basis, even as they became engaged, got married and left their wives at home, holding the babies?

Wow, thanks for the insight on South Africa. I've always wanted to go there.

I'm sure that their annual trips did not help the feelings of resentment some of their wives felt. Personally, I would be happy to let my husband take an annual "manly" trip every year if the trade-off was that I got to spend a week a year on the beach with my girlfriends!

[Charlyn Tuzon]

I have read the book as well and I agree that it felt more like a memoir rather than a work of fiction. I didn't mind not knowing the name of the narrator because I was so immersed in the story that I've forgotten about it. It felt that I already knew him. It was such a wonderful book!

[unamilagra]

I have read the book as well and I agree that it felt more like a memoir rather than a work of fiction. I didn't mind not knowing the name of the narrator because I was so immersed in the story that I've forgotten about it. It felt that I already knew him. It was such a wonderful book!

I'm glad you enjoyed it too! It's definitely one of my favorites that I've reviewed so far.

[janinewesterweel]

I've now finished Man Mission and I can add my little bit about the authenticity of South Africa, being a local. While I found his descriptions accurate, I found that he failed to capture the "real Africa feel" in the Kruger National Park and the unique experience that is the African bush. Maybe my expectations were a bit high though, being a "bushbaby" myself. What I found really interesting was that of the 15 exotic locations they visited, his description of the Otter Trail, along what is known as "The Garden Route" in the Western Cape, was the only one that he described as "paradise".

Tell me, am I the only one who was left wondering if any of these men, for all their philosophical ponderings, came to the conclusion that some of the mess in their relationships began with their selfish insistence of travelling and experiencing the most wonderful places on earth on a "men only" basis, even as they became engaged, got married and left their wives at home, holding the babies?

Wow, thanks for the insight on South Africa. I've always wanted to go there.

I'm sure that their annual trips did not help the feelings of resentment some of their wives felt. Personally, I would be happy to let my husband take an annual "manly" trip every year if the trade-off was that I got to spend a week a year on the beach with my girlfriends!

You're welcome! I would give you the link to my blog on Africa and South Africa for lots of insider info, but have now moved countries and am in-between providers, so it's down for the moment...

I absolutely agree with you! I kept thinking - why are the wives/girlfriends at least not given the opportunity of having "girl's time away", or at least invited along to the destination to enjoy their own time while the men go off and do their big "macho" thing for a few days. I know I'm not the only one who thinks like this! I think it's where most of the disconnect between men and women comes from.

[Kay1967]

Amazing Review. Definitely going to read it.

[Nerea]

The four friends must have lived their best lives as young adults. I love adventures in my stories. This sounds like a thrilling and engaging story. I'm glad that you enjoyed the reading the book.

[zabimomand]

Man Mission is a work of fiction and not a memoir. It felt as though I was talking with a friend as he regaled me with tales of his adventures. The narrator has a great sense of humor, often self-deprecating, which is both entertaining and endearing.

[Magnify3]

Sounds interesting! I am wondering what sort of adventures they went on. This I will definitely read for myself. Thanks for the review!

[Laura Lee]

LOL -- I love your opening line. It's a "coming of age novel, midlife edition." Brilliant assessment! Thanks for a fun review.

[Nichole Kurns]

From your review, I would like to gather my friends and go on traveling adventures! Thanks for the review, it sounds like a fun and an interesting book.